kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Jim Parks, Today's Trucking / September 16, 2019 What kind of a truck does it take to keep Alaska’s Thompson Pass clear of snow in winter? Battling average snowfall of 500 inches per year, this Mack Granite snowplow has earned the respect of the DOT crews that patrol the snow capital of North America. Equipment Editor Jim Park accompanied a film crew to Valdez Alaska. . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Interesting Allison over M-Drive. Nice looking paint scheme. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 23 minutes ago, james j neiweem said: Interesting Allison over M-Drive. Nice looking paint scheme. Not really James, Allison is a far superior vocational trans! For the most part! If You have to Have An Auto and manual is not your thing then The I shift / M drive has its place I suppose??? but in the dump / mixer / anything work site related the ally is the trans for the job in my mind ! From my experience the Allison has stood the test of time! the Ishift in this instance not so much! 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 For really tough hauling an automated manual like Volvo's is no substitute for a real automatic like the Allison. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarNorth Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) Thankyou for posting this article. Good information. I was able to look at one of these trucks when new, very nice truck. These units replaced similar, [ think they where 2006?], Macks also with Allison . Edited September 22, 2019 by FarNorth Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 9 hours ago, fjh said: Not really James, Allison is a far superior vocational trans! For the most part! If You have to Have An Auto and manual is not your thing then The I shift / M drive has its place I suppose??? but in the dump / mixer / anything work site related the ally is the trans for the job in my mind ! From my experience the Allison has stood the test of time! the Ishift in this instance not so much! Scania offers and recommends Allison in severe vocational. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 43 minutes ago, FarNorth said: Thankyou for posting this article. Good information. I was able to look at one of these trucks when new, very nice truck. These units replaced similar, [ think they where 2006?], Macks also with Allison . You're welcome. We aim to please. Thank you for supporting BigMackTrucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Have not seen a clutch yet that can beat a torque convertor in applications such as these. Edited September 23, 2019 by RoadwayR 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/59112-alaska-dots-granite-snowplow/#findComment-432715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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